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Center loin pork chop
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, bone-in, separable lean only, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 127 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.7 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 58 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 69 mg 23%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.13 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.51 mg 43%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 6.9 mg 43%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.73 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.74 mg 44%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.5 µg 21%
- Choline 58.5 mg 11%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 0.65 mg 4%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 220 mg 18%
- Potassium 362 mg 8%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 36 µg 65%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 127 | 22 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 144 | 25 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 × chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw chop, with refuse, weighing 259g) | 178 g | 226 | 39 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 287 | 50 g | 0 g | 8.4 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 72 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 431 | 75 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 574 | 99 g | 0 g | 17 g |
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- Center loin pork roastfresh, bone-in, separable lean only, cooked, roasted194 kcal / 100 g
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- Whole pork loinfresh, separable lean only, raw143 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Center loin pork chop
How do you cook a centre loin pork chop in a frying pan?
Pat it dry, season it and sear in a lightly oiled hot pan for about 3–4 minutes on each side for a chop around 2 cm thick. Check the thickest part with a thermometer; cooking time depends on thickness.
What temperature should a centre loin pork chop reach?
Cook the centre to 63 °C, then leave the chop to rest for at least 3 minutes before serving. Put the thermometer into the thickest part, away from the bone.
How do you keep a centre loin pork chop from drying out?
Avoid cooking it for longer than needed: sear it over a fairly high heat, then check the centre temperature rather than relying only on the clock. Rest it for 3 minutes before cutting so the juices have time to settle.
How long can you keep centre loin pork chops in the fridge?
Keep raw chops covered on the bottom shelf and cook them within 1–2 days of buying. Refrigerate cooked pork promptly in a covered container and eat it within 3–4 days.
What goes well with a centre loin pork chop?
Serve it with apple sauce, mustard or a pan sauce, plus roast potatoes, cabbage or green beans. For a quick sauce, stir stock and a little mustard into the browned bits left in the pan.
How much meat is in one centre loin pork chop?
A typical chop yields about 178 g of meat after the bone and other refuse are removed. That portion provides 39 g of protein and 226 kcal.
Is a centre loin pork chop leaner than a pork top loin chop?
Yes: centre loin pork chop has 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 6.94 g in pork top loin chop. Their protein amounts are similar: 22 g and 21.6 g per 100 g, respectively.
Can you freeze centre loin pork chops?
Yes. Wrap each chop tightly or seal it in a freezer bag, press out excess air and freeze; thaw it in the fridge before cooking, not on the worktop.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167829 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
